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Anyone Built with Ventura Homes?? (WA)We are currently building with Ventura and would NEVER build with them again...
It has been nothing but problems, from the paperwork to now the construction.
We have… Building with Simonds - MahoganyThe construction of my house is about to start, properly I can give you more details down the track
But for the admin process, it is slow.. it took me 6 whole months… claego replied 9 October 2008 ago First mistake....Yeah i know the 5 days is mainly for lawyer to look at the contract, but i also use that to change my mind with a few things... and the builder actually is ok.. they… claego replied 9 October 2008 ago G. J. Gardner - Nowra NSWSouthies,
Thanks for the link. Had read that thread some time ago and while OldSalt's information is gone Heartbroken's story is terrifying.
Something to keep in mind… FIXED PRICE CONTRACTHi, the best advice is, if you don't understand the contract, get a solicitor to look over it and answer all the questions you have. They should explain it to you, what… Garn replied 9 October 2008 ago ToastOct 10, 2008 5:30 pm Colours AppointmentCongrats on biting the bullet. You'll be so happy at the appt, that you had e/thing sorted 1st.
NOthing like being unprepared to add pressure to the building process.… This is a Bargeboard. 
jolesOct 13, 2008 5:55 pm COLOUR SELECTION IS DOING MY HEAD IN!!!My wife and I have had the last 4 weeks of complete hatred of each others wants for the ensuite. Finally after flicking through what feels like thousands of bathroom… Can a builder do this???Hi Claego,
No they haven't the Customer service guy just informed me via emails that they will send me a bill but i haven't received it yet. I will scan and post the… smeagol replied 14 October 2008 ago Casa2Oct 14, 2008 12:31 pm Boral Roof Tiles - SavannaWe are building two story house and really like the Boral Roof - Savanna Windsor, but we have trouble working out the colour for the linear board which cover most of… chloe787 started a topic 14 October 2008 ago Anyone used Modular Walls?I think it's produced in sheets the height you need - so unless you're building a wall higher than 1.8m - I don't think there is a joint.
Compared to brick wall - half… Connecting services to our houseI should explain the front house is a old house the back yard has been sub divided. The house at the front already has power connected from the street in over head lines.… supapig replied 15 October 2008 ago PaulaOct 15, 2008 11:57 am Building Specification ChecklistHi mikeg12 - welcome. Great forum to get advice.
I think though, you'd get better responses if you started a thread in the Owner Builder sectoin. How to find information on a builder??Thanks for the reply.
Yeah I think references may the the only way to go, only problem is that any smart builder would only give you references for builds that go… Underground PowerpitHi all
I was wondering if anyone was building on subdivided land? We are currently and were asked by our builder to put in a service pit request. This is so we can have… supapig replied 15 October 2008 ago A dilemma...Here's a different view. Up until a couple of days ago you weren't going to get the $21k anyway, so if you miss out, have you really lost anything? Your budget, no doubt,… Eager replied 15 October 2008 ago EagerOct 15, 2008 9:22 pm JudieOct 15, 2008 9:26 pm No Footinggood point sounds like a legit concern to me maybe something you need to speak to engineer about piranha replied 16 October 2008 ago meeting your SSWell I have showed DH all your answers and he does think that it would be a good idea after all. So will get him to arrange a time to meet our SS.... will make a list of… Easement/ Retaining wall questionFrom our experience I would assume you do have to apply to your water authority for permission. We did and it was fiddly and took weeks. Since I have spoken to heaps of… Long (<40m) slab designSorry ours is 32m in length so no help here. Could you maybe try some builders like Kingstone Homes - they have quite a lot of loooooong homes (with nice huuuuuge prices… kyton replied 16 October 2008 ago kytonOct 16, 2008 9:59 pm Met9icon building - canal
Anne,
Great to see your update!
Really nice view from your alfresco area! Love it!
Nice HT! I'm sure you can't wait to start watching movies in your own HT room! VJ replied 17 October 2008 ago What is considered "Fixings" stage?Great news Jet79! We have also just passed fixing stage too, but I don;t think we'll be in by November.
Just checked your blog, the house is looking good, esp the… donuts replied 17 October 2008 ago Electrical Issues -- M won't fix! Help!Oh no, so close to handover too!!
Maybe they said no because they are expecting you to be in a rush to move in and will accept it.
Stand your ground.… VJ replied 17 October 2008 ago M's Denver 43 or 46... Anybody built one?Hi Guys,
Just wondering if anyone is building or has built recently a Denver 43 or 46?
I've seen the 30 on display but wondering how big the 40's actually are? They… chuth77 started a topic 18 October 2008 ago Alfresco orientationThanks everyone for your comments, think we will stick to the sw orientation as it is far less hassles and cost all round although still annoyed our side yards are split. jspitz replied 18 October 2008 ago temporary fencing, building with MYeah Adrian I see that many times mainly due to trades opening up or removing a section to gain easy access and then not putting it back before they leave. As for the… I_BUILD replied 19 October 2008 ago Brick colourIs that something we can actually request or specify somewhere? Are we entitled to reject bricks if the colour doesn't go all the way through? C&C replied 19 October 2008 ago
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